Week 12 - Hebden Bridge, Colour in spring

This is a 30 minute study of a bridge created using chalk pastels. There is a variety of high saturated colours which makes the atmosphere appear more vibrant. The different hues of greens clearly accentuate the greenery surrounding the bridge. The reflection of the tree trunks in the water suggest where the source of light is coming from. The focal point of the study is the bridge. This allows the viewer's eyes to see from dark to light. There could have been a better vantage point for example from the side to show and emphasize the depth and create a more 3-dimensional view. The tree branches could have had more work done on them as they don't seem realistic enough.

Week 11 - Contemporary Architecture

This is a 20 minute conte crayon study of the national media museum. First of all, the building is not clearly defined as you cant really make out the edges of the building. The use of the white conte crayon emphasizes where the light is hitting on the building. The use of contrast and shadows create depth especially shown in the building on the right. Overall, the drawing lacks from as there is no clear perspective nor focal point to help portray the building outline and shape. Also, there is no background which doesn't help the picture as it looks as if its floating on air. 

Above is a 20 minute study of the gherkin building using charcoal on a visit to London during the holidays. The drawing shows the view of the building next to the gherkin as well as buildings in the foreground and background. This creates depth and creates more harmony within the picture. This drawing could have benefited from using a different medium; because the study was drawn at night there was lots of lights coming from the buildings so maybe if coloured chalk pastels were used it would have created a more effective and pleasing study. It also would have helped to identify the windows more clearly. The vantage point was taken from the bottom looking up however you can't tell as much in this study as the proportions of the two main buildings look incorrect. There are several focal points for example in the foreground the trees stand out and in the background the top darker areas where no lights were glaring on them. Overall this is a good representation of the view but could have done with some more detailing around the windows area.

Week 10 - Classical Interiors at Cartwright Hall

This first image is a study of the balcony area inside Cartwright Hall. This took approximately 15 - 20 minutes to complete. Although the drawing doesn't look as similar in real life the two pillars help create the shape and form as the depth implies that the tonal values used creates a contrast of shadow and light which in turn gives it its cylindrical effect. The drawing could have benefited from a better vantage point so that it would create more extra depth to the drawing giving it a more pleasing composition. This could have been achieved by standing further away from the pillars instead of right underneath them which would have then included a background as well as a foreground.

The second image is of the pillar connecting the archway inside of Cartwright hall. This took approximately twenty minutes to create using a graphite pencil. The pillar doesn't look accurate in terms of its proportions and form. The slight shading using the graphite pencil on the left hand side of the pillar gives the pillar a more cylindrical and 3-dimensional effect. The drawing could have benefited from being more complete and have some sort of contrast in tonal values to help show the depth of the pillar.

Week 9 - Shadow and Tonal Values Royal Armouries

The above drawing is a study of the entrance of Royal Armouries museum in Leeds. It is done using graphic marker pens and took approximately 30 minutes to complete. The drawing has a two point perspective which creates a foreshortening effect. However, the windows could do with some work as they are uneven and lack consistency as they are not similar to each other. The different light and dark tonal values used in the windows give the windows more depth and 3-d like effect.

Week 6, 7 & 8 - Landscape, Angles in Architecture, Perspective of Curves & Scenic Composition

The above is a fifteen minute study of the Richmond Building interior created using a graphite stick. The vantage point was taken from the bottom looking up while sitting not that far from it. The angles of the barriers on the left hand side are drawn accurately as they have a 90 degree angle to them and show that they go straight and then turn left. The elevator in the foreground  could use some tonal values of light and dark to help create more depth and give it a 3-dimensional look. Overall the drawing lacks detail and depth to help make it look more realistic and more pleasing to the viewer.

The above is a 40 minute drawing of the field area outside of student central in university. This was drawn using a graphite stick. The drawing consists of a background, mid ground and foreground which gives the drawing its complete look. The shadows that are cast on the field of the trees indicates where the light source was coming from. The vantage point was taken from a flight of stairs slightly higher than the field area to be able to get a better composition. There are several focal points such as the darker areas on the tree trunks as well as the shadows which are cast on the bumpy field. The angles of the roofs on the buildings on the right portray which point of view the drawing is drawn from. This drawing could benefit from some colour or maybe a different medium to make it look more pleasing to the eye. Overall this is a good drawing which is drawn quite accurately and has a good composition.

The two drawings below show the interior of the atrium in the Richmond building. Both drawings were done using a graphite stick and took approximately 20 minutes each to complete. Both drawings include the dome of the atrium to portray the perspective of curves. The vantage point was taken from the second floor of the atrium so it was as if you was looking downwards with the horizon line being straight ahead. Both drawings include some depth and are more focused on the pipes which support the plastic dome rather than the dome itself. The drawing on the right consists of foreshortening with the doors at the bottom being more slimmer and smaller. There are several focal points in both pictures especially the shaded areas of the pipes which give them more depth and a realistic look 3-dimensional effect. However the drawing could benefit from some more detail especially in the backgrounds as the drawings seem to be more focused on the pipes.

Week 5 - Non - Human Anatomy

The above drawing is of a squirrel using a graphite pencil, and took approximately 5 - 10 minutes to do. It was done during a visit to the taxidermy museum in Leeds. The proportions of the body are quite accurate however it could benefit from some more detail such as including light and dark tonal values to create some contrast and depth to help it look more true to life as well as 3-dimensional. It could also benefit from a  background or maybe some shading around the actual sketch to help emphasize the squirrel and the wooden stick it was sitting on. To help it look more realistic if another medium was used such as pastels or conte crayons it would make it more pleasing to the viewer.

The above is a study of one of the butterflies at the taxidermy museum. It was done using soft chalk pastes in 15 minutes. Firstly the colour of the butterfly was meant to be more dull and not as vibrant as the yellow shown. Also, the butterfly is not as accurate in terms of proportion as it lacks symmetry. The drawing could have benefited from a background or backdrop to help give the butterfly some depth. Also, the butterfly lacks some detail as the butterfly had a more intricate design on it's wings. There could have also been a better vantage point for example taken from the side instead of full on to make the drawing look more pleasing to the eye.

The above is a study of a sea bird in the taxidermy museum. This study was done in charcoal and took approximately 15 - 20 minutes to complete. The proportions of the body look quite accurate in terms of the head being smaller than the body. The vantage point could have been at a better place instead of straight on to make it look more appealing. Also, it could benefit from including a backdrop or just some shading around the bird to emphasize its features such as the beak and feet area.

Weeks 3 & 4 - Anatomy and Movement

The above is a series of sketches done with a charcoal where the model moved position every minute. The model is seen using a tennis racket. The proportions of the body are not accurate as they can be throughout the sequence and they don't stay consistent throughout the gestures made by the model as their were done extremely quickly because model was slowly changing into his next position. Also, the lack of detail  in muscle structure and contours of the muscles make it a less appealing study. Overall, the drawing captured the gestures made by the model but it could benefit from some muscle structure and maybe some tonal values to portray where the weight and the balance of the body is.

The above is a series of sketches done in two minutes each with a graphite pencil while the model was rolling over on the floor. Anatomically speaking the proportions of the body are somewhat accurate which helped to create symmetry and consistency throughout the continual movements made by the model. Although, the drawing does lack some detail as well as tonal values which would have helped to create some depth and gave it a 3-dimensional view. The sketches lack foreshortening as it seems that their are drawn from a birds eye view which also indicates to the lack of depth and harmony created in each of the gestures made.

The three images above are also continual movements and gestures made by the model to portray static and dynamic poses in each individual sketch. The first two are drawn using a graphite stick and the last one on pink paper done in charcoal. Each image took approximately two minutes to do each with the model changing position every two minutes. The first image shows the model laying down and each pose made the model makes a dynamic pose and exaggerates each pose to help suggest what the movement or pose is showing. The drawing lacks proportion in some areas for example the arms and the legs as they bend in a way which is not true to real life. Also there is no clear muscle structure shown and there is a  lack of foreshortening as well as depth which could have enabled to make the drawing more pleasing to the viewer. The second image shows a series of poses made by the model to portray the gradual movement from sitting down to standing back up. The proportions are quite good especially in the first drawing of the model sitting down however it would have helped if there was a table or chair drawn to make it not look as if the model is floating on thin air. Again, this drawing could also benefit from some tonal values to help create some muscle structure. The last image is a of the model lifting one leg up and turning around. Some of the body parts such as the legs and hands are missing this could be due to the fact that there was not enough time to complete it. The lack of detail in muscles and tone also suggests this. Overall, all three images achieve what they are trying to portray which showing the anatomy and body movements of the model however the anatomy could be worked on slightly more.

Week 2 - Balance Weight and Dynamism

The series of sketches above are created using a graphite stick and each sketch took approximately 2 minutes to do with the model turning around on the table every two minutes. The first sketch on the left is of the model sitting down with his hand on his lap. All the sketches are the model in a static open position. The drawing could have benefited from some contrast of tonal values to help create depth and indicate where the weight is being placed. For example, the weight would be on his hand and upper body as it seems he is getting up. The second pose in the middle shows the model leaning on his knee with his elbow. There is no symmetry in his pose as he is leaning towards the left which gives an imbalance and therefore has no dynamism.

This is a 20 minute sketch of the model; created using a graphite pencil. The model has a closed static gesture. One arm is resting on the table and the other on his lap to help him balance. The proportions of the body look accurately done with the torso of the body 2 and a half times the head. To make the sketch more visually pleasing to the viewer the drawing could have included some depth by using a contrast of light and dark. Also, by including a background or shading around the model to emphasize the model would have been quite effective and would have also helped to make the table not look like it was hovering. in addition to this the fact the model was wearing clothes didn't help as you couldn't tell as much where the contours of the muscles were having the weight of the body distributed on opposing to a model without clothes. 

Both sketches above took approximately 15 minutes to complete each using a graphite pencil. 

The sketch on the left shows a dynamic posed made by the model. His arms are raised up and tightened as thought he was about to fight. The pose is not relaxed as the model was putting strain onto his arms by tensing them up which made it difficult to draw accurately as it is impossible to put so much force and strain in your arms for as long as fifteen minutes. To make it look as if the model was tensing; using light and dark contrast and shading to show which areas of muscles were being tensed and highlighting them. this was also made difficult to portray as the model was wearing full arm sleeves which made it harder to view the contours of the muscles. The proportion of the body looks accurate however the legs and feet area need some more work as it looks like the model was standing on an uneven place making the whole body asymmetrical which causes an imbalance within the drawing. Also by including some of the floor would have been great as it wouldn't have looked like he was floating.

However, the sketch on the right shows a static pose made by the model. The models arm is relaxing on the pole and all his weight is on his left leg. The model is not tensing but is more casual and relaxed compared to the sketch on the right. Anatomically, the proportions of the body seem correct however, again it makes it harder to see the muscles due to the model having clothes on. The right leg could have some work done as it it impossible to bend your gastrocnemius that way. 

Semester 2 - Week 1 Emotion in pose and posture

This is a series of sketches each done in approximately a minute using a graphite pencil. The point of this exercise was to be able to identify and portray true emotions through poses and the different postures created by the model. The first pose in the bottom left corner shows fear. The closed gesture of the body with the arms and head closed in portrays this. However, the models pose and posture of the body can also suggest sadness as both emotions can be defined similarly. The second pose shows curiosity. The posture is not drawn accurately as it seems that the body is leaning towards the left in mid - air. Also, the position of the legs are wrong as it would be impossible for the model to throw all their weight on to their left leg and not lean on anything and hold this position for a minute. The third and fourth poses are good examples of the model showing each emotion through the various positions of the legs and arms.

These image on the right are also a series of sketches drawn using a graphite pencil which also took a minute to do each. Again, each pose portrays a series of different emotions created by the pose and the posture of the model. 

This is a piece of drawing created using a graphite stick, and each pose by the model lasted for a minute each and the point was to capture the models emotion through their pose and posture. The first pose on the left indicates pride. The position of the arm behind the models back suggests so as well as the straight back and raised head. In the second and third pose you cant really see what emotion the model was portraying due to the lack of time. In the third pose, the model's pose portrays courage. The arms raised and pushed back with the torso pushed out indicates this. The pose shows an open gesture displaying true emotion.

The above sketch on the left was created using a graphite pencil and took approximately 15 minutes to complete. The model is sitting on a table with one leg tucked up into the other, with the head raised and looking up. The shape and from of the model have been drawn somewhat accurately and represents the emotion which was trying to be achieved. To make the drawing more visually pleasing the composition could have benefited by including the rule of thirds and not centralizing the  head and body of the model. The drawing could have also benefited from some shading or tonal values to help create some depth within the drawing and to make the table the model is sitting on not seem to be floating in mid air.

The sketch on the right was also done in graphite pencil which again took approximately 15 minutes to complete. This time the model is portraying a similar emotion to daydreaming but in a different pose. The models head is leaning in her hand; looking down and one leg over the other, so essentially the opposite of the sketch on the left. Again the composition of the sketch could have been well thought about as the focal point which are the hand and head have been centralized in terms of rule of thirds. Again, the sketch could benefit from some depth and tonal values to create contrast and make the sketch more visually pleasing to the viewer.